Mack Hollins injury news: Why Patriots star arrived barefoot for Broncos game, chanting ‘Warriors, come out to play’

Mack Hollins has his own ways. The New England Patriots star arrived barefoot for the championship game against the Denver Broncos

Published on: Jan 26, 2026, 01:15:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Mack Hollins has his own ways. The New England Patriots star arrived barefoot for the championship game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. He was chanting ‘Warriors, come out to play’ while clinking two bottles. The 32-year-old was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and is back on the 53-man roster.

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) reacts after a play against the Buffalo Bills (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Why Mack Hollins came in barefoot

Hollins has never treated footwear as a necessity. Long before kickoff, the Patriots' wide receiver has made it a habit to ditch his cleats and walk onto the field barefoot.

The Warriors

With temperatures biting and stakes sky-high, Hollins arrived at the stadium gates barefoot, fully embracing the cold. As he rang a bottle and repeatedly shouted 'Warriors', he nodded to the 1979 cult film The Warriors.

Mack Hollins injury update

The veteran WR has been sidelined since Week 16 with an abdominal injury. The 32-year-old was placed on IR in December and missed four games. This week, Hollins returned to practice and was limited. On Friday, he was listed as a full participant.

In a positive update for the Patriots, Hollins is likely to be at his best against the Broncos on Sunday. He recorded 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns during the regular season.

New England Patriots depth chart

Offense

Quarterback (QB)

Drake Maye

Joshua Dobbs

Tommy DeVito

Running Back (RB)

Rhamondre Stevenson

TreVeyon Henderson

Fullback (FB)

Jack Westover

Wide Receiver (WR)

Stefon Diggs

Mack Hollins

Wide Receiver (WR)

DeMario Douglas

Kyle Williams

Wide Receiver (WR)

Kayshon Boutte

Efton Chism III

Tight End (TE)

Hunter Henry

Austin Hooper

CJ Dippre

Left Tackle (LT)

Vederian Lowe

Will Campbell

Thayer Munford Jr.

Left Guard (LG)

Jared Wilson

Caedan Wallace

Center (C)

Garrett Bradbury

Ben Brown

Right Guard (RG)

Mike Onwenu

Caedan Wallace

Right Tackle (RT)

Morgan Moses

Marcus Bryant

Defense

Outside Linebacker (OLB)

K’Lavon Chaisson

Elijah Ponder

Defensive Tackle (DT)

Christian Barmore

Joshua Farmer

Nose Tackle (NT)

Khyiris Tonga

Eric Gregory

Defensive Tackle (DT)

Milton Williams

Cory Durden

Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Harold Landry III

Anfernee Jennings

Bradyn Swinson

Linebacker (LB)

Robert Spillane

Marte Mapu

Jahlani Tavai

Linebacker (LB)

Christian Elliss

Jack Gibbens

Chad Muma

Cornerback (CB)

Carlton Davis III

Charles Woods

Safety (S)

Jaylinn Hawkins

Dell Pettus

Brenden Schooler

Safety (S)

Craig Woodson

Dell Pettus

Cornerback (CB)

Christian Gonzalez

Marcus Jones

Special Teams

Kicker (K)

Andy Borregales

Punter (P)

Bryce Baringer

Holder (H)

Bryce Baringer

Punt Returner (PR)

Marcus Jones

Efton Chism III

Kick Returner (KR)

Kyle Williams

Terrell Jennings

Efton Chism III

Long Snapper (LS)

Julian Ashby

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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